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The
quest for massive scale has distorted how the media
works, and consolidated power and resources into a
handful of big corporate media giants. Independent
publications are left with broken business models and
make do by scraping together crumbs.
On
top of that, Big Tech algorithms distort the incentives
for producing quality journalism. Instead of shared
facts, community discourse, and an informed populace,
big social media companies often reward peddlers of
snazzy sound bites and outrage clickbait.
It’s
no wonder propaganda and disinformation spread so
quickly these days.
Earth
Island Journal is a nonprofit, so our mission is
different from that of mainstream corporate media, with
its unceasing need to satisfy investors.
Our
unique brand of environmental journalism fills in the
gaps of traditional reporting. We amplify voices and
perspectives that strengthen communities, especially
communities that don’t have access to corporate media.
We can say things that corporate media won’t say,
because we aren’t beholden to shareholders.
We
are accountable to you.
When
you read Earth Island Journal, either online,
in the print magazine, or in our newsletter, you are
connecting directly with us. We work hard to bring you
stories from around the globe that inspire you, inform
you, make you laugh or maybe even cry.
Now
more than ever, we need independent publications like
Earth Island Journal that provide balance to
the media landscape. I hope we can count on you.
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